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Our top choices for Nanaimo family-friendly hotels

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

1. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo
NT$3,503
NT$4,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

2. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
NT$3,914
NT$4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
Nanaimo
  • Welcoming kid-friendly haven just minutes from adventure, featuring complimentary cribs and aquatic fun nearby.
NT$4,008
NT$4,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Quality Inn
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
  • Coastal family retreats just steps from the beach, with free breakfast and comfy beds for all ages to enjoy perfect vacation rest.
NT$3,109
NT$3,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

5. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo
NT$3,088
NT$3,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Buccaneer Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

6. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
NT$4,538
NT$5,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Inn On Long Lake
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
  • Family fun flourishes at Days Inn Nanaimo with pool, hot tub, and free breakfast daily.
NT$3,592
NT$4,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A pool area with lounge chairs and wooden pergolas.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.

8. Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
  • Create fun-filled beach days and resort adventures for kids with memorable pools, beach access, and cabanas at Parksville.
NT$5,580
NT$6,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A multi-story resort with outdoor dining areas, string lights, and a sign indicating it's a beach club.

9. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
Parksville
  • Beachfront family fun with indoor pool, bikes, and games—kids explore the sand while parents relax with ocean views.
NT$6,818
NT$8,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
THE Beach Club Resort
A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.
A view from a balcony overlooking a parking area with blue umbrellas, a tree, and a beach in the background.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a parking lot with cars.

10. Qualicum Beach Inn

Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach
NT$6,655
NT$7,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Qualicum Beach Inn
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Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Nanaimo

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
NT$3,592
NT$4,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A beach with multiple sandbars and people enjoying the water.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
Parksville
NT$6,818
NT$8,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
THE Beach Club Resort
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
NT$5,580
NT$6,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with stone walls, two black chairs, a small table with a vase, and a reception area in the background.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a parking lot with cars.

Qualicum Beach Inn

Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach
NT$6,655
NT$7,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Qualicum Beach Inn
A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table overlooking a salt flat with distant mountains.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with a sloped roof, and a view of the sea.
A family walking along a beach with a row of houses in the background.

Ocean Sands Resort

Ocean Sands Resort
Parksville
NT$5,734
NT$6,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Ocean Sands Resort
A campground with multiple RVs, a swimming pool, and a building with a blue roof.
A row of cabins with a wooden deck and outdoor seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a refrigerator, and a mirror.
A deli case with various food items including sandwiches, pastries, and dairy products.

Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park
Qualicum Beach
NT$5,031
NT$5,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Riverside Resort & RV Park
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
NT$3,914
NT$4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
NT$3,109
NT$3,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
NT$3,592
NT$4,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
NT$4,538
NT$5,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Inn On Long Lake
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
NT$5,580
NT$6,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
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Family friendly things to do in Nanaimo

Nanaimo, British Columbia, is a paradise of family-friendly activities sure to create lasting memories. Start your adventure at the Nanaimo Waterfront, where you can stroll along the scenic Harbourfront Walkway and let the kids enjoy the playful vibes at the nearby playgrounds and sandy beaches. For a dose of nature, visit Newcastle Island, just a short ferry ride away, where families can hike, explore tidal pools, and even spot local wildlife. The Woodland Gardens is another must-see, featuring beautiful trails and a charming petting zoo that will delight the little ones. If your family loves hands-on activities, check out the Nanaimo Science and Technology Centre, where interactive exhibits spark curiosity and learning. For your stay, the Harbourfront area offers a selection of family-friendly hotels that provide easy access to these attractions, often featuring spacious rooms and amenities like pools and complimentary breakfasts. This convenience allows you to maximize your time exploring while enjoying the comfort and attentive service these accommodations provide.

Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Reception staff should improve their customer service"
Cecilia 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Prempratap 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Best Western Northgate Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful staff"
Kiran 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Happy with the room and appreciated the breakfast."
Lunkuse 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely harbour view and wonderful scallops for dinner downstairs. Only issue was noisy heater/a/c"
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Parking is very convenient. We stayed there with our pet. The property looks a bit aged; nonetheless, the beds were in great shape."
Luis 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Once we got inside our room, the room was fine. With our late arrival (about 11 PM) we had to plead for the agent to respect our booking on hotels.com He left a key for us in a front door lock box of the inn. But there was a moment of doubt when he answered the phone at 10 PM and said “we have now closed”. Note: They need to leave coffee stirring sticks or plastic spoons to stir the fine coffee they offer in the rooms. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean."
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

8/10 Good
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Abril Guadalupe 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

8/10 Good
"Clean facilities and quiet. Welcoming staff. Definitely would come back"
Oksana 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's Nanaimo like for family-friendly vacations?
The walkable destination of Nanaimo is a great choice if you've been considering a vacation with the kids. The boating, excursions, and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Take to the air and fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is the closest airport, or Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for a family vacation to Nanaimo?
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Quality Inn.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Nanaimo?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 39°F. The rainiest months in Nanaimo are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Nanaimo?
While you and your family are visiting Nanaimo, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Frank Crane Arena and Woodgrove Shopping Centre.

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